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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 658.79 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 658.79 and 233.67 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 658.79 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/658.79 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 658.79 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 153,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,935.00/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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