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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.45 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.45 and 143.24 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.45 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.45 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.45 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 72,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,686.01/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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