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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.07 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.07 and 233.69 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.07 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.07 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.07 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 153,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,784.38/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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