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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.47, 463.43 and 237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.47, 463.43 and 237.05 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.47 : 463.43 = 237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.47/463.43 = 237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.47x = 463.43 × 237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.47x = 109,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,856.08/335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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