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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 463.13 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 463.13 and 236.55 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 463.13 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/463.13 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 463.13 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 109,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,553.57/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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