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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 507.33 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 507.33 and 235.26 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 507.33 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/507.33 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 507.33 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 119,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,354.46/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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