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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.53, 502.20 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.53, 502.20 and 198.45 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.53 : 502.20 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.53/502.20 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.53x = 502.20 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.53x = 99,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,661.59/334.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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