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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 503.52 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 503.52 and 143.40 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 503.52 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/503.52 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 503.52 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 72,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,204.77/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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