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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.85, 496.28 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.85, 496.28 and 233.65 is: 350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.85 : 496.28 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.85/496.28 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.85x = 496.28 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.85x = 115,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,954.65/330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.48

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