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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658.44 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658.44 and 233.44 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658.44 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658.44 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658.44 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 153,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,706.23/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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