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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 506.48 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 506.48 and 94.16 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 506.48 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/506.48 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 506.48 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 47,690.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,690.16/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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