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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 505.49 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 505.49 and 93.52 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 505.49 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/505.49 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 505.49 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 47,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270.90/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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