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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.12, 504.40 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.12, 504.40 and 143.76 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.12 : 504.40 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.12/504.40 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.12x = 504.40 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.12x = 72,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,512.54/336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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