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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 503.10 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 503.10 and 198.54 is: 297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 503.10 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/503.10 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 503.10 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 99,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,885.47/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.54

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