Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 504 and 141
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336, 504 and 141 is: 211.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336 : 504 = 141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336/504 = 141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336x = 504 × 141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336x = 71,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,064/336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211.50
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