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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.76, 496.56 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.76, 496.56 and 235.28 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.76 : 496.56 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.76/496.56 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.76x = 496.56 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.76x = 116,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,830.64/331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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