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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 505.83 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 505.83 and 93.71 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 505.83 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/505.83 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 505.83 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 47,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401.33/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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