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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 502.47 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 502.47 and 232.61 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 502.47 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/502.47 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 502.47 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 116,877.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,877.03/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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