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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 504.82 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 504.82 and 138.87 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 504.82 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/504.82 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 504.82 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 70,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,106.46/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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