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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 467.18 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 467.18 and 198.65 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 467.18 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/467.18 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 467.18 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 92,801.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,801.98/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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