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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 465.09 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 465.09 and 197.11 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 465.09 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/465.09 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 465.09 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 91,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,673.89/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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