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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 506.07 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 506.07 and 235.12 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 506.07 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/506.07 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 506.07 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 118,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,987.18/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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