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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 465.56 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 465.56 and 197.52 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 465.56 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/465.56 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 465.56 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 91,959.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,959.43/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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