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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 503.34 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 503.34 and 198.48 is: 297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 503.34 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/503.34 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 503.34 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 99,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,902.92/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.65

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