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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 659.44 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 659.44 and 234.01 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 659.44 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/659.44 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 659.44 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 154,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,315.55/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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