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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 467.56 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 467.56 and 197.02 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 467.56 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/467.56 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 467.56 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 92,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,118.67/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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