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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 503.37 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 503.37 and 198.52 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 503.37 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/503.37 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 503.37 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 99,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,927.75/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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