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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 465.51 and 197.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 465.51 and 197.46 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 465.51 = 197.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/465.51 = 197.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 465.51 × 197.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 91,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,919.60/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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