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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 465.28 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 465.28 and 197.24 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 465.28 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/465.28 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 465.28 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 91,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,771.83/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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