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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 503.94 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 503.94 and 141.15 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 503.94 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/503.94 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 503.94 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 71,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,131.13/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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