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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.87, 505.44 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.87, 505.44 and 131.58 is: 197.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.87 : 505.44 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.87/505.44 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.87x = 505.44 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.87x = 66,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,505.80/336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.42

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