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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.88, 505.08 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.88, 505.08 and 160.98 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.88 : 505.08 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.88/505.08 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.88x = 505.08 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.88x = 81,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,307.78/336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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