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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 658.81 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 658.81 and 233.89 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 658.81 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/658.81 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 658.81 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 154,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,085.78/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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