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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.41, 504.25 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.41, 504.25 and 141.36 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.41 : 504.25 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.41/504.25 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.41x = 504.25 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.41x = 71,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,278.26/336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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