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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 505.32 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 505.32 and 144.44 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 505.32 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/505.32 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 505.32 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 72,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,988.42/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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