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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 658.83 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 658.83 and 234.27 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 658.83 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/658.83 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 658.83 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 154,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,344.10/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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