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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 505.85 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 505.85 and 200.88 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 505.85 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/505.85 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 505.85 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 101,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,614.14/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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