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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.80, 499.28 and 236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.80, 499.28 and 236.80 is: 355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.80 : 499.28 = 236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.80/499.28 = 236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.80x = 499.28 × 236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.80x = 118,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,229.50/332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.26

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