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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 505.89 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 505.89 and 200.47 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 505.89 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/505.89 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 505.89 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 101,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,414.50/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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