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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 657.82 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 657.82 and 233.86 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 657.82 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/657.82 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 657.82 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 153,837.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,837.79/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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