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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.41, 467.07 and 198.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.41, 467.07 and 198.54 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.41 : 467.07 = 198.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.41/467.07 = 198.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.41x = 467.07 × 198.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.41x = 92,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,732.08/338.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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