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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 504.22 and 198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 504.22 and 198.69 is: 298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 504.22 = 198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/504.22 = 198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 504.22 × 198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 100,180.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,180.95/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.58

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