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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 508.31 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 508.31 and 143.67 is: 215.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 508.31 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/508.31 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 508.31 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 73,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,028.18/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.51

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