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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.04, 504.06 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.04, 504.06 and 141 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.04 : 504.06 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.04/504.06 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.04x = 504.06 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.04x = 71,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,072.46/336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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