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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.12, 658.09 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.12, 658.09 and 233.47 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.12 : 658.09 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.12/658.09 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.12x = 658.09 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.12x = 153,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,644.27/439.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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