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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 463.22 and 195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 463.22 and 195.81 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 463.22 = 195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/463.22 = 195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 463.22 × 195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 90,699.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,699.81/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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