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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 466.97 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 466.97 and 198.48 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 466.97 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/466.97 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 466.97 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 92,684.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,684.70/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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