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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 503.66 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 503.66 and 198.55 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 503.66 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/503.66 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 503.66 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 99,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,999.17/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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