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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 465.72 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 465.72 and 197.62 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 465.72 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/465.72 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 465.72 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 92,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,035.59/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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