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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 465 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 465 and 199.04 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 465 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/465 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 465 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 92,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,553.60/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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