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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 463.15 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 463.15 and 195.70 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 463.15 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/463.15 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 463.15 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 90,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,636.81/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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