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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 505.20 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 505.20 and 93.38 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 505.20 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/505.20 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 505.20 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 47,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,175.58/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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