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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.71, 505.08 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.71, 505.08 and 190.37 is: 285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.71 : 505.08 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.71/505.08 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.71x = 505.08 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.71x = 96,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,153.34/336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.57

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