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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 506.66 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 506.66 and 207.87 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 506.66 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/506.66 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 506.66 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 105,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,316.47/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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