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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 463.22 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 463.22 and 188.32 is: 259.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 463.22 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/463.22 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 463.22 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 87,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,231.49/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.84

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