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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 466.44 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 466.44 and 198.15 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 466.44 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/466.44 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 466.44 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 92,425.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,425.09/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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