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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.83, 508.36 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.83, 508.36 and 143.88 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.83 : 508.36 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.83/508.36 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.83x = 508.36 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.83x = 73,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,142.84/338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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