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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 467.76 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 467.76 and 199.04 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 467.76 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/467.76 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 467.76 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 93,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,102.95/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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