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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.37, 504.60 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.37, 504.60 and 141.50 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.37 : 504.60 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.37/504.60 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.37x = 504.60 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.37x = 71,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,400.90/336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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