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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 463.30 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 463.30 and 195.82 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 463.30 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/463.30 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 463.30 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 90,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,721.76/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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