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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 462.24 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 462.24 and 236.92 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 462.24 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/462.24 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 462.24 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 109,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,513.90/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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