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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 505.56 and 198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 505.56 and 198.32 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 505.56 = 198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/505.56 = 198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 505.56 × 198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 100,260.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,260.13/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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