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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 467.52 and 198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 467.52 and 198.90 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 467.52 = 198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/467.52 = 198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 467.52 × 198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 92,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,989.73/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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