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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 462.95 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 462.95 and 237.09 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 462.95 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/462.95 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 462.95 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 109,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,762.26/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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