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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 504.93 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 504.93 and 141.46 is: 212.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 504.93 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/504.93 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 504.93 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 71,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,427.40/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.23

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