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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 659.49 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 659.49 and 234.18 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 659.49 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/659.49 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 659.49 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 154,439.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,439.37/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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