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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 466.53 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 466.53 and 198.24 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 466.53 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/466.53 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 466.53 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 92,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,484.91/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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