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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.56, 503.62 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.56, 503.62 and 143.32 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.56 : 503.62 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.56/503.62 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.56x = 503.62 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.56x = 72,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178.82/335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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