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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 658.10 and 233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 658.10 and 233.96 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 658.10 = 233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/658.10 = 233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 658.10 × 233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 153,969.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,969.08/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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