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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.09, 503.73 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.09, 503.73 and 143.31 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 503.73 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/503.73 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 503.73 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 72,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,189.55/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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