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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.65, 506.43 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.65, 506.43 and 94.16 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.65 : 506.43 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.65/506.43 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.65x = 506.43 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.65x = 47,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,682.92/337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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