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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 464.98 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 464.98 and 199.12 is: 274.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 464.98 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/464.98 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 464.98 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 92,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,586.82/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.64

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