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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.12, 465.08 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.12, 465.08 and 197.28 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.12 : 465.08 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.12/465.08 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.12x = 465.08 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.12x = 91,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,750.98/337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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