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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 503.85 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 503.85 and 198.83 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 503.85 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/503.85 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 503.85 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 100,182.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,182.50/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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