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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 503.52 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 503.52 and 191.68 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 503.52 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/503.52 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 503.52 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 96,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,514.71/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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