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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 462.30 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 462.30 and 195.18 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 462.30 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/462.30 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 462.30 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 90,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,231.71/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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