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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 465.37 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 465.37 and 197.37 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 465.37 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/465.37 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 465.37 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 91,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,850.08/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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