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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 506.78 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 506.78 and 94.38 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 506.78 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/506.78 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 506.78 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 47,829.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,829.90/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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