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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 505.27 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 505.27 and 117.47 is: 176.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 505.27 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/505.27 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 505.27 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 59,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,352.63/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.21

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