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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 466.49 and 198.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 466.49 and 198.13 is: 273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 466.49 = 198.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/466.49 = 198.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 466.49 × 198.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 92,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,425.66/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.42

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