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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 505.24 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 505.24 and 192.38 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 505.24 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/505.24 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 505.24 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 97,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,195.06/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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