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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 502.37 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 502.37 and 237.62 is: 355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 502.37 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/502.37 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 502.37 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 119,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,374.12/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.79

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