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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.61, 467.16 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.61, 467.16 and 198.68 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.61 : 467.16 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.61/467.16 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.61x = 467.16 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.61x = 92,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,814.14/338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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