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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.75, 504.72 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.75, 504.72 and 141.69 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.75 : 504.72 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.75/504.72 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.75x = 504.72 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.75x = 71,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,513.78/336.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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