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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.34, 465.48 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.34, 465.48 and 197.45 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.34 : 465.48 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.34/465.48 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.34x = 465.48 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.34x = 91,906.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,906.70/337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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