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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 463.29 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 463.29 and 188.38 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 463.29 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/463.29 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 463.29 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 87,273.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,273.63/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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