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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 505.73 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 505.73 and 200.12 is: 300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 505.73 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/505.73 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 505.73 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 101,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,203.16/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.30

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