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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 465.87 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 465.87 and 197.79 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 465.87 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/465.87 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 465.87 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 92,144.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,144.43/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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