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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 462.42 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 462.42 and 195.22 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 462.42 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/462.42 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 462.42 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 90,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,273.63/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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