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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 504.78 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 504.78 and 131.24 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 504.78 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/504.78 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 504.78 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 66,244.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,244.80/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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