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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 462.87 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 462.87 and 237.48 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 462.87 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/462.87 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 462.87 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 109,922.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,922.37/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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