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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.56, 459.82 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.56, 459.82 and 235 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 459.82 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/459.82 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 459.82 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 108,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,057.70/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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