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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.56, 505.05 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.56, 505.05 and 144.19 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 505.05 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/505.05 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 505.05 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 72,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,821.36/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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