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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 502.74 and 198.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 502.74 and 198.34 is: 297.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 502.74 = 198.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/502.74 = 198.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 502.74 × 198.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 99,713.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,713.45/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.53

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