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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.25, 462.56 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.25, 462.56 and 236.84 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 462.56 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/462.56 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 462.56 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 109,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,549.21/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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