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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.80, 506.70 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.80, 506.70 and 132.24 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.80 : 506.70 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.80/506.70 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.80x = 506.70 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.80x = 67,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,006.01/337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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