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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 496.86 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 496.86 and 136.24 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 496.86 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/496.86 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 496.86 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 67,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,691.87/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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