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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 505.06 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 505.06 and 141.71 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 505.06 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/505.06 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 505.06 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 71,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,569.17/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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