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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.13, 462.48 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.13, 462.48 and 195.33 is: 269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.13 : 462.48 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.13/462.48 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.13x = 462.48 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.13x = 90,335.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,335.49/335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.56

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