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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 658.88 and 233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 658.88 and 233.84 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 658.88 = 233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/658.88 = 233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 658.88 × 233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 154,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,072.50/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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