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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.83, 498.50 and 234.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.83, 498.50 and 234.55 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.83 : 498.50 = 234.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.83/498.50 = 234.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.83x = 498.50 × 234.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.83x = 116,923.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,923.18/331.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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