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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 658.76 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 658.76 and 233.78 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 658.76 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/658.76 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 658.76 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 154,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,004.91/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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