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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 658.68 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 658.68 and 233.64 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 658.68 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/658.68 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 658.68 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 153,892.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,892.83/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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