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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.83 and 198.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.83 and 198.45 is: 273.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.83 = 198.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.83 = 198.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.83 × 198.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 92,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,642.41/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.81

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