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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 659.10 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 659.10 and 234.06 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 659.10 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/659.10 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 659.10 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 154,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,268.95/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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