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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.39, 498.67 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.39, 498.67 and 235.08 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.39 : 498.67 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.39/498.67 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.39x = 498.67 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.39x = 117,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,226.17/332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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