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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 466.71 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 466.71 and 198.35 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 466.71 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/466.71 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 466.71 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 92,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,571.93/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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