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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 502.30 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 502.30 and 233.19 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 502.30 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/502.30 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 502.30 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 117,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,131.34/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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