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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 502.07 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 502.07 and 237.14 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 502.07 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/502.07 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 502.07 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 119,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,059.07/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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