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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 503.63 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 503.63 and 198.19 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 503.63 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/503.63 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 503.63 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 99,814.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,814.43/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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