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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 496.27 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 496.27 and 233.86 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 496.27 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/496.27 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 496.27 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 116,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,060.95/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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