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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.57, 504.66 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.57, 504.66 and 131.11 is: 196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.57 : 504.66 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.57/504.66 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.57x = 504.66 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.57x = 66,165.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,165.97/336.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.59

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