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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 506.43 and 201.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 506.43 and 201.63 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 506.43 = 201.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/506.43 = 201.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 506.43 × 201.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 102,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,111.48/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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