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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.15, 495.98 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.15, 495.98 and 234.09 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.15 : 495.98 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.15/495.98 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.15x = 495.98 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.15x = 116,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,103.96/331.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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