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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 505.14 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 505.14 and 200.08 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 505.14 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/505.14 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 505.14 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 101,068.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,068.41/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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