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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 505.77 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 505.77 and 207.93 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 505.77 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/505.77 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 505.77 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 105,164.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,164.76/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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