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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 466.77 and 198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 466.77 and 198.39 is: 273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 466.77 = 198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/466.77 = 198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 466.77 × 198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 92,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,602.50/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.78

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