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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 463.23 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 463.23 and 188.31 is: 259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 463.23 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/463.23 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 463.23 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 87,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,230.84/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.89

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