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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 507.78 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 507.78 and 143.46 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 507.78 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/507.78 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 507.78 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 72,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,846.12/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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