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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 463.04 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 463.04 and 195.71 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 463.04 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/463.04 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 463.04 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 90,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,618.26/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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