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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 502.14 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 502.14 and 237.74 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 502.14 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/502.14 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 502.14 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 119,378.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,378.76/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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