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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 463.23 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 463.23 and 236.04 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 463.23 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/463.23 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 463.23 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 109,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,341.38/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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