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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 467.73 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 467.73 and 198.98 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 467.73 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/467.73 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 467.73 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 93,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,068.92/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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