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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 502.92 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 502.92 and 198.51 is: 297.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 502.92 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/502.92 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 502.92 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 99,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,834.65/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.64

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