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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.58, 505 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.58, 505 and 190.50 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.58 : 505 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.58/505 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.58x = 505 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.58x = 96,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,199.98/336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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