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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 502.56 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 502.56 and 198.22 is: 297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 502.56 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/502.56 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 502.56 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 99,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,617.44/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.24

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