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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 506.66 and 200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 506.66 and 200.89 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 506.66 = 200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/506.66 = 200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 506.66 × 200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 101,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,782.93/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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