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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.95, 462.24 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.95, 462.24 and 193.16 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.95 : 462.24 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.95/462.24 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.95x = 462.24 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.95x = 89,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,286.28/334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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