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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 506.66 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 506.66 and 201.08 is: 301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 506.66 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/506.66 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 506.66 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 101,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,879.45/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.62

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