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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.34, 504.52 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.34, 504.52 and 130.90 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.34 : 504.52 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.34/504.52 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.34x = 504.52 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.34x = 66,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041.67/336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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