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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.58, 506.18 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.58, 506.18 and 200.72 is: 300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.58 : 506.18 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.58/506.18 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.58x = 506.18 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.58x = 101,599.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,599.45/337.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.97

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