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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 462.39 and 237.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 462.39 and 237.03 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 462.39 = 237.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/462.39 = 237.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 462.39 × 237.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 109,600.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,600.30/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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