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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.89, 467.67 and 198.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.89, 467.67 and 198.97 is: 274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.89 : 467.67 = 198.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.89/467.67 = 198.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.89x = 467.67 × 198.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.89x = 93,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,049.96/338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.58

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