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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 505.88 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 505.88 and 199.69 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 505.88 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/505.88 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 505.88 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 101,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,019.18/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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