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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 507.21 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 507.21 and 143.17 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 507.21 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/507.21 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 507.21 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 72,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,618.30/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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