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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 462.33 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 462.33 and 195.19 is: 269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 462.33 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/462.33 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 462.33 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 90,241.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,241.22/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.36

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