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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.16, 499.20 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.16, 499.20 and 236.50 is: 354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.16 : 499.20 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.16/499.20 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.16x = 499.20 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.16x = 118,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,060.80/333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.37

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