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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.73, 496.78 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.73, 496.78 and 233.99 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.73 : 496.78 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.73/496.78 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.73x = 496.78 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.73x = 116,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,238.48/331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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