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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 465.33 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 465.33 and 197.34 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 465.33 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/465.33 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 465.33 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 91,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,828.22/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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