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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.76 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.76 and 143.28 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.76 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.76 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.76 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 72,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178.73/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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