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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 505.34 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 505.34 and 131.48 is: 197.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 505.34 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/505.34 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 505.34 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 66,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442.10/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.18

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