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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 463.12 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 463.12 and 188.24 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 463.12 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/463.12 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 463.12 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 87,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,178.40/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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