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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 462.96 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 462.96 and 237.20 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 462.96 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/462.96 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 462.96 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 109,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,814.11/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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