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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 508.06 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 508.06 and 143.86 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 508.06 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/508.06 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 508.06 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 73,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,089.51/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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