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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 507.57 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 507.57 and 143.22 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 507.57 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/507.57 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 507.57 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 72,694.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,694.18/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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