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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 463.20 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 463.20 and 237.12 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 463.20 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/463.20 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 463.20 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 109,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,833.98/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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