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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.36, 498.81 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.36, 498.81 and 235.96 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.36 : 498.81 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.36/498.81 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.36x = 498.81 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.36x = 117,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,698.85/333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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