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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.91 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.91 and 200.42 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.91 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.91 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.91 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 101,394.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,394.42/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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