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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 462.88 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 462.88 and 235.79 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 462.88 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/462.88 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 462.88 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 109,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,143.93/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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