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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.79, 467.52 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.79, 467.52 and 198.93 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.79 : 467.52 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.79/467.52 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.79x = 467.52 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.79x = 93,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,003.75/338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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