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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.48, 460.26 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.48, 460.26 and 195.56 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.48 : 460.26 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.48/460.26 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.48x = 460.26 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.48x = 90,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,008.45/333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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