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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.90, 506.57 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.90, 506.57 and 209.38 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.90 : 506.57 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.90/506.57 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.90x = 506.57 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.90x = 106,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,063.09/337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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