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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 467.29 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 467.29 and 198.74 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 467.29 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/467.29 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 467.29 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 92,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,869.21/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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