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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.28 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.28 and 237.52 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.28 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.28 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.28 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 119,301.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,301.55/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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