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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.23, 465.41 and 197.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.23, 465.41 and 197.39 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.23 : 465.41 = 197.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.23/465.41 = 197.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.23x = 465.41 × 197.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.23x = 91,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,867.83/337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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