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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.24, 504.50 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.24, 504.50 and 141.28 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.24 : 504.50 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.24/504.50 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.24x = 504.50 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.24x = 71,275.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,275.76/336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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