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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 658.68 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 658.68 and 233.59 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 658.68 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/658.68 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 658.68 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 153,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,861.06/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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