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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 466.52 and 198.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 466.52 and 198.27 is: 273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 466.52 = 198.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/466.52 = 198.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 466.52 × 198.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 92,495.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,495.93/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.59

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