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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 467.28 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 467.28 and 196.86 is: 271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 467.28 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/467.28 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 467.28 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 91,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,988.74/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.64

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