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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.67, 505.38 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.67, 505.38 and 199.98 is: 300.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.67 : 505.38 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.67/505.38 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.67x = 505.38 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.67x = 101,065.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,065.89/336.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.19

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