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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.35, 463.29 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.35, 463.29 and 237.94 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.35 : 463.29 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.35/463.29 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.35x = 463.29 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.35x = 110,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,235.22/336.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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