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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 658.87 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 658.87 and 233.90 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 658.87 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/658.87 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 658.87 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 154,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,105.81/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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