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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 466.30 and 198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 466.30 and 198 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 466.30 = 198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/466.30 = 198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 466.30 × 198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 92,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,326.91/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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