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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 508.10 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 508.10 and 143.76 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 508.10 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/508.10 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 508.10 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 73,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,044.46/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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