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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 505.57 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 505.57 and 131.71 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 505.57 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/505.57 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 505.57 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 66,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,588.62/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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