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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 504.82 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 504.82 and 190.31 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 504.82 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/504.82 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 504.82 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 96,073.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,073.29/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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