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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.15, 503.82 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.15, 503.82 and 143.64 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.15 : 503.82 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.15/503.82 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.15x = 503.82 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.15x = 72,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,368.70/336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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