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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.93, 505.38 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.93, 505.38 and 131.49 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.93 : 505.38 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.93/505.38 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.93x = 505.38 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.93x = 66,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452.42/336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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