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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 504.90 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 504.90 and 141.51 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 504.90 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/504.90 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 504.90 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 71,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,448.40/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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