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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 502.12 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 502.12 and 233.07 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 502.12 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/502.12 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 502.12 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 117,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,027.94/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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