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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 465.08 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 465.08 and 197.13 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 465.08 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/465.08 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 465.08 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 91,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,680.23/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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