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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.31, 594.28 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.31, 594.28 and 136.24 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.31 : 594.28 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.31/594.28 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.31x = 594.28 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.31x = 80,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,964.71/396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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