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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.63 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.63 and 143.60 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.63 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.63 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.63 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 72,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,895.67/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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