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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 462.20 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 462.20 and 193.22 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 462.20 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/462.20 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 462.20 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 89,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,303.01/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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