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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 466.98 and 198.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 466.98 and 198.55 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 466.98 = 198.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/466.98 = 198.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 466.98 × 198.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 92,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,718.88/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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