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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 466.84 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 466.84 and 198.51 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 466.84 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/466.84 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 466.84 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 92,672.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,672.66/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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