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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 462.66 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 462.66 and 195.38 is: 269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 462.66 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/462.66 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 462.66 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 90,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,394.51/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.62

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