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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.65, 503.17 and 232.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.65, 503.17 and 232.98 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.65 : 503.17 = 232.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.65/503.17 = 232.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.65x = 503.17 × 232.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.65x = 117,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,227.38/335.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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