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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 505.36 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 505.36 and 93.52 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 505.36 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/505.36 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 505.36 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 47,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261.27/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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