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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.07, 504.11 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.07, 504.11 and 143.83 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.07 : 504.11 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.07/504.11 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.07x = 504.11 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.07x = 72,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,506.14/336.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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