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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 507.07 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 507.07 and 143.24 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 507.07 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/507.07 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 507.07 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 72,629.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,629.81/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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