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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 466.79 and 198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 466.79 and 198.43 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 466.79 = 198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/466.79 = 198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 466.79 × 198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 92,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,625.14/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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