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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 466.29 and 198.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 466.29 and 198.05 is: 273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 466.29 = 198.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/466.29 = 198.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 466.29 × 198.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 92,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,346.40/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.28

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