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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 503.46 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 503.46 and 198.81 is: 298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 503.46 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/503.46 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 503.46 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 100,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,092.88/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.12

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