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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 462.38 and 195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 462.38 and 195.19 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 462.38 = 195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/462.38 = 195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 462.38 × 195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 90,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,249.82/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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