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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 505.36 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 505.36 and 131.44 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 505.36 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/505.36 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 505.36 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 66,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,424.52/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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