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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 464.94 and 197.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 464.94 and 197.15 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 464.94 = 197.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/464.94 = 197.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 464.94 × 197.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 91,660.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,660.60/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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