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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 505.94 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 505.94 and 201.02 is: 301.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 505.94 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/505.94 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 505.94 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 101,704.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,704.06/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.01

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