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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 506.58 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 506.58 and 132.29 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 506.58 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/506.58 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 506.58 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 67,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,012.94/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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