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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 496.74 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 496.74 and 136.35 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 496.74 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/496.74 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 496.74 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 67,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730.50/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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