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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 504.33 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 504.33 and 141.11 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 504.33 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/504.33 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 504.33 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 71,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,167.57/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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