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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.87, 506.81 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.87, 506.81 and 201.88 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.87 : 506.81 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.87/506.81 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.87x = 506.81 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.87x = 102,314.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,314.80/337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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