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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.53, 506.70 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.53, 506.70 and 201.45 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.53 : 506.70 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.53/506.70 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.53x = 506.70 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.53x = 102,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,074.72/337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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