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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 503.88 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 503.88 and 130.44 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 503.88 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/503.88 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 503.88 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 65,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,726.11/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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