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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 503.72 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 503.72 and 143.32 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 503.72 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/503.72 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 503.72 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 72,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193.15/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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