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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 507.68 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 507.68 and 143.28 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 507.68 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/507.68 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 507.68 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 72,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,739.67/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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