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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.68 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.68 and 232.53 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.68 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.68 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.68 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 116,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,888.18/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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