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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.66, 496.95 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.66, 496.95 and 235 is: 352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.66 : 496.95 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.66/496.95 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.66x = 496.95 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.66x = 116,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,783.25/331.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.12

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