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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.25, 505.85 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.25, 505.85 and 198.50 is: 297.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 505.85 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/505.85 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 505.85 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 100,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,411.23/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.74

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