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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 502.96 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 502.96 and 198.56 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 502.96 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/502.96 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 502.96 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 99,867.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,867.74/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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