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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.66, 499.95 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.66, 499.95 and 237 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.66 : 499.95 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.66/499.95 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.66x = 499.95 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.66x = 118,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,488.15/333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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