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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 506.96 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 506.96 and 143.20 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 506.96 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/506.96 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 506.96 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 72,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,597.13/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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