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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 658.76 and 233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 658.76 and 233.57 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 658.76 = 233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/658.76 = 233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 658.76 × 233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 153,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,862.11/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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