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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.11, 502.71 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.11, 502.71 and 198.31 is: 297.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.11 : 502.71 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.11/502.71 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.11x = 502.71 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.11x = 99,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,692.42/335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.49

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