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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.83, 505.24 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.83, 505.24 and 105.88 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.83 : 505.24 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.83/505.24 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.83x = 505.24 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.83x = 53,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,495.65/336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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