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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.57, 506.55 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.57, 506.55 and 207.97 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.57 : 506.55 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.57/506.55 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.57x = 506.55 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.57x = 105,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,346.72/337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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