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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 505.05 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 505.05 and 199.79 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 505.05 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/505.05 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 505.05 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 100,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,903.94/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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