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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 658.86 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 658.86 and 234.07 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 658.86 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/658.86 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 658.86 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 154,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,219.36/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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