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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 657.89 and 233.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 657.89 and 233.57 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 657.89 = 233.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/657.89 = 233.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 657.89 × 233.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 153,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,658.91/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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