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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.32, 504.06 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.32, 504.06 and 143.72 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.32 : 504.06 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.32/504.06 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.32x = 504.06 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.32x = 72,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,443.50/336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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