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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 462.06 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 462.06 and 236.92 is: 326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 462.06 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/462.06 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 462.06 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 109,471.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,471.26/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.43

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