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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 504.88 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 504.88 and 105.45 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 504.88 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/504.88 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 504.88 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 53,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,239.07/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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