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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 504 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 504 and 198.96 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 504 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/504 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 504 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 100,275.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,275.84/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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