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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.38, 462.77 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.38, 462.77 and 195.52 is: 269.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.38 : 462.77 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.38/462.77 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.38x = 462.77 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.38x = 90,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,480.79/335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.79

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