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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.99, 500.31 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.99, 500.31 and 236.25 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.99 : 500.31 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.99/500.31 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.99x = 500.31 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.99x = 118,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,198.24/333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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