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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.18, 466.61 and 198.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.18, 466.61 and 198.23 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.18 : 466.61 = 198.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.18/466.61 = 198.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.18x = 466.61 × 198.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.18x = 92,493.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,493.77/338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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