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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 498.76 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 498.76 and 236.42 is: 354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 498.76 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/498.76 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 498.76 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 117,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,916.84/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.31

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