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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 497.48 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 497.48 and 235.09 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 497.48 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/497.48 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 497.48 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 116,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,952.57/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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