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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.42, 506.50 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.42, 506.50 and 200.53 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.42 : 506.50 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.42/506.50 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.42x = 506.50 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.42x = 101,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,566.86/337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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