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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.47, 497.67 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.47, 497.67 and 234.74 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.47 : 497.67 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.47/497.67 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.47x = 497.67 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.47x = 116,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,823.06/332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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