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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 462.65 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 462.65 and 195.43 is: 269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 462.65 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/462.65 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 462.65 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 90,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,412.40/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.66

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