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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 506.87 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 506.87 and 143.11 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 506.87 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/506.87 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 506.87 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 72,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,537.26/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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