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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.35, 507.11 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.35, 507.11 and 143.28 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.35 : 507.11 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.35/507.11 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.35x = 507.11 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.35x = 72,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,658.72/338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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