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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.02, 504.19 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.02, 504.19 and 141.15 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.02 : 504.19 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.02/504.19 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.02x = 504.19 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.02x = 71,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,166.42/336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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