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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 462.12 and 237.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 462.12 and 237.33 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 462.12 = 237.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/462.12 = 237.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 462.12 × 237.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 109,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,674.94/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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