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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 505.38 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 505.38 and 131.46 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 505.38 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/505.38 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 505.38 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 66,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,437.25/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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