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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.90, 496.35 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.90, 496.35 and 233.70 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.90 : 496.35 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.90/496.35 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.90x = 496.35 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.90x = 115,997.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,997.00/330.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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