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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 463.04 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 463.04 and 197.52 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 463.04 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/463.04 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 463.04 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 91,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,459.66/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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