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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 464.97 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 464.97 and 197.29 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 464.97 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/464.97 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 464.97 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 91,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,730.97/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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