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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 462.71 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 462.71 and 237.03 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 462.71 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/462.71 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 462.71 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 109,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,675.01/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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