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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 463.24 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 463.24 and 195.82 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 463.24 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/463.24 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 463.24 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 90,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,711.66/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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