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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.85, 505.11 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.85, 505.11 and 131.38 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.85 : 505.11 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.85/505.11 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.85x = 505.11 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.85x = 66,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,361.35/336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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