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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.39, 461.59 and 236.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.39, 461.59 and 236.97 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.39 : 461.59 = 236.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.39/461.59 = 236.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.39x = 461.59 × 236.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.39x = 109,382.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,382.39/335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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