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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.67, 502.58 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.67, 502.58 and 237.83 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.67 : 502.58 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.67/502.58 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.67x = 502.58 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.67x = 119,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,524.90/335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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