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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 465.18 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 465.18 and 197.24 is: 272.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 465.18 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/465.18 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 465.18 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 91,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,752.10/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.13

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