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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 462.92 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 462.92 and 237.24 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 462.92 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/462.92 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 462.92 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 109,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,821.95/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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