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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 466.55 and 198.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 466.55 and 198.31 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 466.55 = 198.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/466.55 = 198.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 466.55 × 198.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 92,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,523.19/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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