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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 505.88 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 505.88 and 207.30 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 505.88 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/505.88 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 505.88 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 104,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,867.89/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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