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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 502.81 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 502.81 and 196.40 is: 294.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 502.81 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/502.81 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 502.81 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 98,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,751.88/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.36

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