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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.95, 503.79 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.95, 503.79 and 143.44 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.95 : 503.79 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.95/503.79 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.95x = 503.79 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.95x = 72,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,261.84/335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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