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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 499.20 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 499.20 and 235.36 is: 352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 499.20 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/499.20 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 499.20 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 117,489.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,489.64/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.42

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