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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 507.87 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 507.87 and 143.64 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 507.87 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/507.87 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 507.87 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 72,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950.86/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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