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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.31, 504.34 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.31, 504.34 and 130.86 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.31 : 504.34 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.31/504.34 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.31x = 504.34 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.31x = 65,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,995.41/336.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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