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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.68 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.68 and 143.36 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.68 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.68 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.68 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 72,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,207.56/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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