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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 505.96 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 505.96 and 93.88 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 505.96 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/505.96 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 505.96 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 47,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,499.52/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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