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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 462.64 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 462.64 and 237.24 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 462.64 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/462.64 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 462.64 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 109,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,756.71/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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