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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 504.33 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 504.33 and 141.28 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 504.33 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/504.33 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 504.33 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 71,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,249.95/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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