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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 502.58 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 502.58 and 198.48 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 502.58 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/502.58 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 502.58 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 99,752.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,752.08/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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