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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 504.96 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 504.96 and 105.50 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 504.96 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/504.96 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 504.96 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 53,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,274.54/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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