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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 499.37 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 499.37 and 235.65 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 499.37 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/499.37 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 499.37 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 117,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,675.36/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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