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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.42, 497.82 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.42, 497.82 and 235.22 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.42 : 497.82 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.42/497.82 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.42x = 497.82 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.42x = 117,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,097.22/332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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