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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.84, 499.80 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.84, 499.80 and 235.71 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.84 : 499.80 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.84/499.80 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.84x = 499.80 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.84x = 117,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,807.86/333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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