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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.19, 462.30 and 236.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.19, 462.30 and 236.79 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.19 : 462.30 = 236.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.19/462.30 = 236.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.19x = 462.30 × 236.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.19x = 109,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,468.02/335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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