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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 503.70 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 503.70 and 199 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 503.70 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/503.70 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 503.70 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 100,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,236.30/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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