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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 505.17 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 505.17 and 200.07 is: 299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 505.17 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/505.17 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 505.17 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 101,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,069.36/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.82

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