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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.22, 505.64 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.22, 505.64 and 131.66 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.22 : 505.64 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.22/505.64 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.22x = 505.64 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.22x = 66,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,569.38/337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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