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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 463.34 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 463.34 and 195.95 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 463.34 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/463.34 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 463.34 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 90,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,788.18/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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