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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 466.38 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 466.38 and 198.04 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 466.38 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/466.38 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 466.38 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 92,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,360.73/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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