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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 466.34 and 198.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 466.34 and 198.07 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 466.34 = 198.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/466.34 = 198.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 466.34 × 198.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 92,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,365.81/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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