Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 504 and 143.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 336, 504 and 143.64 is: 215.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336 : 504 = 143.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336/504 = 143.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336x = 504 × 143.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336x = 72,394.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,394.56/336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215.46
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