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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 462.26 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 462.26 and 237.19 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 462.26 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/462.26 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 462.26 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 109,641.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,641.14/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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