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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 503.61 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 503.61 and 143.32 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 503.61 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/503.61 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 503.61 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 72,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,177.39/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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