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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.57, 659.49 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.57, 659.49 and 234.10 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.57 : 659.49 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.57/659.49 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.57x = 659.49 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.57x = 154,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,386.61/439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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