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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 505.50 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 505.50 and 144.52 is: 216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 505.50 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/505.50 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 505.50 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 73,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,054.86/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.88

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