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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.39, 500.28 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.39, 500.28 and 235.78 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.39 : 500.28 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.39/500.28 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.39x = 500.28 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.39x = 117,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,956.02/333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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