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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 504.27 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 504.27 and 143.88 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 504.27 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/504.27 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 504.27 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 72,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,554.37/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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