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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 505.26 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 505.26 and 200.80 is: 300.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 505.26 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/505.26 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 505.26 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 101,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,456.21/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.45

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