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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 503.75 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 503.75 and 140.80 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 503.75 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/503.75 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 503.75 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 70,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,927.25/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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