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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 466.38 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 466.38 and 198.12 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 466.38 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/466.38 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 466.38 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 92,399.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,399.21/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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