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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.42, 504.72 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.42, 504.72 and 141.31 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.42 : 504.72 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.42/504.72 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.42x = 504.72 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.42x = 71,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,323.48/336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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