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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 508.08 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 508.08 and 143.74 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 508.08 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/508.08 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 508.08 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 73,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,030.15/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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