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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 504.82 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 504.82 and 143.94 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 504.82 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/504.82 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 504.82 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 72,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,663.79/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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