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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 503.28 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 503.28 and 198.59 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 503.28 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/503.28 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 503.28 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 99,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,947.52/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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