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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 462.03 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 462.03 and 237.22 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 462.03 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/462.03 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 462.03 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 109,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,602.76/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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