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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.17, 505.89 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.17, 505.89 and 200.28 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.17 : 505.89 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.17/505.89 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.17x = 505.89 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.17x = 101,319.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,319.65/337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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