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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 462.80 and 188.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 462.80 and 188.00 is: 259.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 462.80 = 188.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/462.80 = 188.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 462.80 × 188.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 87,006.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,006.29/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.44

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