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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.58, 504.92 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.58, 504.92 and 131.15 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.58 : 504.92 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.58/504.92 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.58x = 504.92 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.58x = 66,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,221.85/336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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