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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 465.31 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 465.31 and 197.34 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 465.31 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/465.31 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 465.31 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 91,824.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,824.28/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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