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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 497.07 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 497.07 and 136.22 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 497.07 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/497.07 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 497.07 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 67,708.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,708.39/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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