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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 505.50 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 505.50 and 93.61 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 505.50 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/505.50 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 505.50 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 47,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,319.86/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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