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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 465.17 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 465.17 and 197.22 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 465.17 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/465.17 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 465.17 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 91,740.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,740.83/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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