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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 506.23 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 506.23 and 207.70 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 506.23 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/506.23 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 506.23 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 105,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,142.19/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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