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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.77, 503.59 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.77, 503.59 and 237.96 is: 356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.77 : 503.59 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.77/503.59 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.77x = 503.59 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.77x = 119,834.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,834.28/335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.89

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