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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 508.04 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 508.04 and 143.54 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 508.04 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/508.04 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 508.04 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 72,923.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,923.15/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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