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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.82, 503.76 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.82, 503.76 and 198.80 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.82 : 503.76 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.82/503.76 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.82x = 503.76 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.82x = 100,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,144.97/335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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