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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 465.40 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 465.40 and 199.26 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 465.40 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/465.40 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 465.40 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 92,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,735.60/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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