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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 505.42 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 505.42 and 93.47 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 505.42 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/505.42 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 505.42 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 47,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,241.61/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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