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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.92, 500.34 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.92, 500.34 and 235.10 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.92 : 500.34 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.92/500.34 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.92x = 500.34 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.92x = 117,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,629.93/333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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