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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 465.08 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 465.08 and 199 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 465.08 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/465.08 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 465.08 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 92,550.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,550.92/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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