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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.94, 466.21 and 198.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.94, 466.21 and 198.06 is: 273.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.94 : 466.21 = 198.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.94/466.21 = 198.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.94x = 466.21 × 198.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.94x = 92,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,338.12/337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.24

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