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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.59, 467.27 and 198.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.59, 467.27 and 198.73 is: 274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.59 : 467.27 = 198.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.59/467.27 = 198.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.59x = 467.27 × 198.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.59x = 92,860.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,860.57/338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.26

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