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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.73, 505.29 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.73, 505.29 and 235.19 is: 351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.73 : 505.29 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.73/505.29 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.73x = 505.29 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.73x = 118,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,836.63/337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.87

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