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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.79, 507.81 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.79, 507.81 and 143.58 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.79 : 507.81 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.79/507.81 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.79x = 507.81 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.79x = 72,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,911.36/338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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