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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 658.62 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 658.62 and 233.56 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 658.62 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/658.62 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 658.62 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 153,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,827.29/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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