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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.13, 462.37 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.13, 462.37 and 236.94 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.13 : 462.37 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.13/462.37 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.13x = 462.37 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.13x = 109,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,553.95/335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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