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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 462.32 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 462.32 and 187.65 is: 258.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 462.32 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/462.32 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 462.32 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 86,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,755.17/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.96

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