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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 507.21 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 507.21 and 235.68 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 507.21 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/507.21 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 507.21 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 119,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,539.25/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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