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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 503.91 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 503.91 and 232.92 is: 349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 503.91 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/503.91 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 503.91 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 117,370.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,370.72/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.38

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