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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 502.20 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 502.20 and 198.05 is: 296.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 502.20 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/502.20 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 502.20 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 99,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,458.20/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.87

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