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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.44, 504.61 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.44, 504.61 and 130.86 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.44 : 504.61 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.44/504.61 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.44x = 504.61 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.44x = 66,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,032.94/336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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