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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 462.80 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 462.80 and 195.48 is: 269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 462.80 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/462.80 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 462.80 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 90,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,468.14/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.76

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