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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 466.65 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 466.65 and 198.30 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 466.65 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/466.65 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 466.65 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 92,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,536.70/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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