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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 462.30 and 197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 462.30 and 197 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 462.30 = 197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/462.30 = 197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 462.30 × 197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 91,073.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.10/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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