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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 462.54 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 462.54 and 237.20 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 462.54 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/462.54 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 462.54 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 109,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,714.49/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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