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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 467.56 and 198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 467.56 and 198.96 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 467.56 = 198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/467.56 = 198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 467.56 × 198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 93,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,025.74/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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