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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 507.67 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 507.67 and 143.37 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 507.67 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/507.67 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 507.67 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 72,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,784.29/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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