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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 504.18 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 504.18 and 141.15 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 504.18 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/504.18 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 504.18 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 71,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,165.01/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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