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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.88, 497.88 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.88, 497.88 and 235.76 is: 353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 497.88 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/497.88 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 497.88 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 117,380.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,380.19/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.68

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