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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 505.24 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 505.24 and 208.56 is: 312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 505.24 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/505.24 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 505.24 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 105,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,372.85/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.64

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