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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.01, 502.74 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.01, 502.74 and 237.51 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.01 : 502.74 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.01/502.74 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.01x = 502.74 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.01x = 119,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,405.78/335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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