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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 504.20 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 504.20 and 233.30 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 504.20 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/504.20 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 504.20 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 117,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,631.70/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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