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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 467.09 and 198.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 467.09 and 198.60 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 467.09 = 198.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/467.09 = 198.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 467.09 × 198.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 92,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,765.26/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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