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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.87, 508.34 and 201.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.87, 508.34 and 201.00 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.87 : 508.34 = 201.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.87/508.34 = 201.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.87x = 508.34 × 201.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.87x = 102,175.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,175.89/337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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