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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 502.21 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 502.21 and 198.05 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 502.21 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/502.21 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 502.21 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 99,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,462.69/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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