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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.59, 659.68 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.59, 659.68 and 234.30 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.59 : 659.68 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.59/659.68 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.59x = 659.68 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.59x = 154,561.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,561.20/439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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