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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 465.08 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 465.08 and 197.18 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 465.08 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/465.08 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 465.08 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 91,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,704.47/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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