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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.33, 462.76 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.33, 462.76 and 185.95 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.33 : 462.76 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.33/462.76 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.33x = 462.76 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.33x = 86,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,050.22/335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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