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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.45, 657.79 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.45, 657.79 and 233.75 is: 349.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.45 : 657.79 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.45/657.79 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.45x = 657.79 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.45x = 153,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,758.41/439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.89

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