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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 502.70 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 502.70 and 198.35 is: 297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 502.70 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/502.70 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 502.70 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 99,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,707.04/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.61

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