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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 505.44 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 505.44 and 200.16 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 505.44 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/505.44 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 505.44 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 101,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,168.87/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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