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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 501.12 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 501.12 and 198 is: 297

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 501.12 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/501.12 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 501.12 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 99,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,221.76/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297

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