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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 506.89 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 506.89 and 94.49 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 506.89 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/506.89 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 506.89 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 47,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,896.04/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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