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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 466.59 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 466.59 and 198.23 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 466.59 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/466.59 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 466.59 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 92,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,493.75/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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