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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 502.24 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 502.24 and 198.84 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 502.24 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/502.24 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 502.24 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 99,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,865.40/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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