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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 506.56 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 506.56 and 94.21 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 506.56 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/506.56 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 506.56 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 47,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,722.56/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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