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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 503.64 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 503.64 and 143.28 is: 215.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 503.64 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/503.64 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 503.64 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 72,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,161.54/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.00

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