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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 507.79 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 507.79 and 143.67 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 507.79 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/507.79 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 507.79 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 72,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,956.68/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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