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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.13, 504.39 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.13, 504.39 and 143.75 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.13 : 504.39 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.13/504.39 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.13x = 504.39 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.13x = 72,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,506.06/336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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