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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.76, 504.78 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.76, 504.78 and 144.40 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.76 : 504.78 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.76/504.78 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.76x = 504.78 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.76x = 72,890.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,890.23/336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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