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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 503.35 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 503.35 and 237.80 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 503.35 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/503.35 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 503.35 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 119,694.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,694.11/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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