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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.87 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.87 and 233.89 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.87 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.87 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.87 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 116,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,211.10/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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