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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.56, 463.08 and 197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.56, 463.08 and 197.56 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.56 : 463.08 = 197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.56/463.08 = 197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.56x = 463.08 × 197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.56x = 91,486.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,486.08/335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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