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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 503 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 503 and 232.88 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 503 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/503 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 503 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 117,138.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,138.64/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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