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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 502.82 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 502.82 and 232.75 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 502.82 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/502.82 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 502.82 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 117,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,028.93/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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