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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.68, 505.37 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.68, 505.37 and 207 is: 310.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.68 : 505.37 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.68/505.37 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.68x = 505.37 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.68x = 104,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,610.56/336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.72

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