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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 506.26 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 506.26 and 132.22 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 506.26 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/506.26 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 506.26 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 66,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,937.70/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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