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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.96, 505.37 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.96, 505.37 and 141.75 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.96 : 505.37 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.96/505.37 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.96x = 505.37 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.96x = 71,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,635.49/336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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