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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 504.17 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 504.17 and 233.24 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 504.17 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/504.17 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 504.17 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 117,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,591.44/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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