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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.31 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.31 and 233.11 is: 349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.31 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.31 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.31 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 115,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,694.82/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.38

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