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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 506.16 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 506.16 and 94.01 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 506.16 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/506.16 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 506.16 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 47,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581.57/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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