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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 462.42 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 462.42 and 235.44 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 462.42 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/462.42 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 462.42 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 108,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,872.16/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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