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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.17, 502.98 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.17, 502.98 and 198.51 is: 297.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.17 : 502.98 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.17/502.98 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.17x = 502.98 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.17x = 99,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,846.56/335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.90

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