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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.30, 495.87 and 233.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.30, 495.87 and 233.86 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.30 : 495.87 = 233.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.30/495.87 = 233.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.30x = 495.87 × 233.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.30x = 115,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,964.16/331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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