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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 505.08 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 505.08 and 144.34 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 505.08 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/505.08 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 505.08 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 72,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,903.25/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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