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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 466.82 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 466.82 and 198.40 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 466.82 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/466.82 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 466.82 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 92,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,616.42/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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