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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.18, 465.35 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.18, 465.35 and 197.26 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.18 : 465.35 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.18/465.35 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.18x = 465.35 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.18x = 91,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,794.94/337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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