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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 503.32 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 503.32 and 143 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 503.32 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/503.32 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 503.32 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 71,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,974.76/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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