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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 658.47 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 658.47 and 233.39 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 658.47 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/658.47 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 658.47 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 153,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,680.31/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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