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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.46, 505.68 and 200.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.46, 505.68 and 200.57 is: 300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.46 : 505.68 = 200.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.46/505.68 = 200.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.46x = 505.68 × 200.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.46x = 101,424.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,424.24/337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.55

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