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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 656.98 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 656.98 and 233.20 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 656.98 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/656.98 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 656.98 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 153,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,207.74/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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