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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.07, 462.78 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.07, 462.78 and 237.06 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.07 : 462.78 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.07/462.78 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.07x = 462.78 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.07x = 109,706.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,706.63/335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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