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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 463.33 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 463.33 and 237.65 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 463.33 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/463.33 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 463.33 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 110,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,107.46/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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