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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 467.58 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 467.58 and 198.94 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 467.58 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/467.58 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 467.58 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 93,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,020.37/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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