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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.07, 658.98 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.07, 658.98 and 233.79 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.07 : 658.98 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.07/658.98 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.07x = 658.98 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.07x = 154,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,062.93/439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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