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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.94, 657.85 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.94, 657.85 and 233.61 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.94 : 657.85 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.94/657.85 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.94x = 657.85 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.94x = 153,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,680.34/438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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