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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 505.58 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 505.58 and 93.56 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 505.58 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/505.58 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 505.58 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 47,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300.97/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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