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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 504.56 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 504.56 and 192.20 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 504.56 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/504.56 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 504.56 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 96,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,972.95/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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