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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 462.60 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 462.60 and 237.06 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 462.60 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/462.60 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 462.60 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 109,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,663.96/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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