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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 506.16 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 506.16 and 198.79 is: 298.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 506.16 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/506.16 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 506.16 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 100,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,617.33/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.07

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