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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 463.35 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 463.35 and 237.69 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 463.35 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/463.35 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 463.35 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 110,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,131.34/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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