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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.42, 500.39 and 231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.42, 500.39 and 231.42 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.42 : 500.39 = 231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.42/500.39 = 231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.42x = 500.39 × 231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.42x = 115,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,800.25/333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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