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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 505.33 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 505.33 and 93.40 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 505.33 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/505.33 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 505.33 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 47,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196.33/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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