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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 464.92 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 464.92 and 197.08 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 464.92 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/464.92 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 464.92 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 91,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,626.43/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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