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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 659.21 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.21, 659.21 and 233.95 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.21 : 659.21 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.21/659.21 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.21x = 659.21 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.21x = 154,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,222.18/439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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