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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 507.35 and 201.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 507.35 and 201.07 is: 301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 507.35 = 201.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/507.35 = 201.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 507.35 × 201.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 102,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,012.86/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.85

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