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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 462.54 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 462.54 and 237.10 is: 327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 462.54 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/462.54 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 462.54 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 109,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,668.23/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.19

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