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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.99, 466.52 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.99, 466.52 and 198.14 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.99 : 466.52 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.99/466.52 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.99x = 466.52 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.99x = 92,434.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,434.44/337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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