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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.65, 504.62 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.65, 504.62 and 141.61 is: 212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.65 : 504.62 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.65/504.62 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.65x = 504.62 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.65x = 71,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,458.33/336.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.26

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