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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.34, 506.40 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.34, 506.40 and 200.46 is: 300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.34 : 506.40 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.34/506.40 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.34x = 506.40 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.34x = 101,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,512.94/337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.92

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