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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 658.66 and 233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 658.66 and 233.82 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 658.66 = 233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/658.66 = 233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 658.66 × 233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 154,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,007.88/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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