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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 506.22 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 506.22 and 200.49 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 506.22 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/506.22 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 506.22 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 101,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,492.05/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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