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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 462.56 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 462.56 and 195.36 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 462.56 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/462.56 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 462.56 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 90,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,364.74/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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