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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 466.19 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 466.19 and 196.02 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 466.19 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/466.19 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 466.19 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 91,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,379.25/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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