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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.53 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.53 and 200.43 is: 300.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.53 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.53 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.53 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 101,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,323.38/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.42

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