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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 658.26 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 658.26 and 233.67 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 658.26 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/658.26 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 658.26 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 153,815.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,815.61/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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