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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 467.30 and 198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 467.30 and 198.77 is: 274.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 467.30 = 198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/467.30 = 198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 467.30 × 198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 92,886.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,886.01/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.27

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