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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 503.68 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 503.68 and 143.28 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 503.68 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/503.68 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 503.68 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 72,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,167.27/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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