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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.22, 505.18 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.22, 505.18 and 198.06 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.22 : 505.18 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.22/505.18 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.22x = 505.18 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.22x = 100,055.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,055.95/337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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