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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 659.16 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 659.16 and 233.98 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 659.16 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/659.16 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 659.16 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 154,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,230.26/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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