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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 467.49 and 198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 467.49 and 198.91 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 467.49 = 198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/467.49 = 198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 467.49 × 198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 92,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,986.10/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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