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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.17, 506.84 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.17, 506.84 and 143.09 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.17 : 506.84 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.17/506.84 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.17x = 506.84 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.17x = 72,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,523.38/338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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