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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 496.80 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 496.80 and 235.60 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 496.80 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/496.80 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 496.80 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 117,046.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,046.08/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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