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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.87, 463.27 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.87, 463.27 and 236.50 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.87 : 463.27 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.87/463.27 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.87x = 463.27 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.87x = 109,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,560.45/335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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