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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.01, 462.42 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.01, 462.42 and 195.21 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.01 : 462.42 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.01/462.42 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.01x = 462.42 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.01x = 90,269.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,269.01/335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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