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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 506.18 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 506.18 and 200.70 is: 300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 506.18 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/506.18 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 506.18 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 101,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,590.83/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.72

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