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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.16, 505.90 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.16, 505.90 and 207.31 is: 311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.16 : 505.90 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.16/505.90 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.16x = 505.90 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.16x = 104,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,876.91/337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.06

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