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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 505.30 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 505.30 and 235.19 is: 351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 505.30 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/505.30 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 505.30 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 118,841.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,841.51/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.90

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