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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 462.79 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 462.79 and 193.57 is: 267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 462.79 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/462.79 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 462.79 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 89,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,582.26/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.15

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