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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 502.47 and 198.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 502.47 and 198.29 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 502.47 = 198.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/502.47 = 198.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 502.47 × 198.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 99,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,636.03/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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