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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.94, 505.18 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.94, 505.18 and 141.88 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.94 : 505.18 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.94/505.18 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.94x = 505.18 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.94x = 71,674.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,674.94/336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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