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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.68, 505.12 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.68, 505.12 and 192.52 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.68 : 505.12 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.68/505.12 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.68x = 505.12 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.68x = 97,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,245.70/336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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