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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 507.12 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 507.12 and 207.96 is: 312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 507.12 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/507.12 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 507.12 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 105,457.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,457.10/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.29

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