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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 501.90 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 501.90 and 237.52 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 501.90 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/501.90 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 501.90 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 119,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,211.29/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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