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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 464.96 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 464.96 and 197.12 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 464.96 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/464.96 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 464.96 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 91,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,652.92/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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