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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.59, 499.14 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.59, 499.14 and 234.88 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.59 : 499.14 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.59/499.14 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.59x = 499.14 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.59x = 117,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,235.87/332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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