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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 467.34 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 467.34 and 198.82 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 467.34 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/467.34 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 467.34 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 92,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,916.54/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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