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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 507.08 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 507.08 and 143.06 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 507.08 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/507.08 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 507.08 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 72,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,542.86/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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