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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 463.12 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 463.12 and 237.41 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 463.12 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/463.12 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 463.12 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 109,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,946.41/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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