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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.51, 499.95 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.51, 499.95 and 235.71 is: 353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.51 : 499.95 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.51/499.95 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.51x = 499.95 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.51x = 117,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,839.54/333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.33

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