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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 505.74 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 505.74 and 200.37 is: 300.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 505.74 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/505.74 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 505.74 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 101,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,337.77/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.44

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