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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 658.88 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 658.88 and 233.91 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 658.88 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/658.88 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 658.88 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 154,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,121.68/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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