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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 659.04 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 659.04 and 233.83 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 659.04 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/659.04 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 659.04 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 154,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,105.78/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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