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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 462.41 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 462.41 and 236.99 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 462.41 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/462.41 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 462.41 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 109,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,587.41/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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