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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658.12 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658.12 and 233.39 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658.12 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658.12 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658.12 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 153,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,597.46/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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