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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 465.63 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 465.63 and 197.55 is: 272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 465.63 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/465.63 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 465.63 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 91,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,985.21/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.65

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