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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.92 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.92 and 93.81 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.92 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.92 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.92 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 47,460.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,460.36/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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