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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.99, 504.17 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.99, 504.17 and 141.01 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.99 : 504.17 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.99/504.17 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.99x = 504.17 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.99x = 71,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,092.10/335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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