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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 505.58 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 505.58 and 235.38 is: 352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 505.58 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/505.58 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 505.58 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 119,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,002.24/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.18

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