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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 501.54 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 501.54 and 237.44 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 501.54 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/501.54 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 501.54 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 119,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,085.66/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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