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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 462.24 and 195.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 462.24 and 195.14 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 462.24 = 195.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/462.24 = 195.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 462.24 × 195.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 90,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,201.51/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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