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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.38, 462.89 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.38, 462.89 and 236.02 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.38 : 462.89 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.38/462.89 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.38x = 462.89 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.38x = 109,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,251.30/335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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