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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 466.54 and 198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 466.54 and 198.15 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 466.54 = 198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/466.54 = 198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 466.54 × 198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 92,444.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,444.41/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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