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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 505.17 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 505.17 and 141.63 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 505.17 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/505.17 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 505.17 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 71,547.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,547.78/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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