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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 659.07 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 659.07 and 234.36 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 659.07 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/659.07 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 659.07 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 154,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,459.65/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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