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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 504.11 and 143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 504.11 and 143.59 is: 215.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 504.11 = 143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/504.11 = 143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 504.11 × 143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 72,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,385.15/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.54

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