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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 462.95 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 462.95 and 195.58 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 462.95 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/462.95 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 462.95 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 90,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,543.76/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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