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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.87, 499.93 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.87, 499.93 and 235.84 is: 353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.87 : 499.93 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.87/499.93 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.87x = 499.93 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.87x = 117,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,901.06/333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.14

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