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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 465.60 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 465.60 and 197.62 is: 272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 465.60 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/465.60 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 465.60 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 92,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,011.45/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.70

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