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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.99, 504.20 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.99, 504.20 and 231.97 is: 348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.99 : 504.20 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.99/504.20 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.99x = 504.20 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.99x = 116,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,955.59/335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.09

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