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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 502.52 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 502.52 and 198.23 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 502.52 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/502.52 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 502.52 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 99,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,611.04/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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