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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.01 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.01 and 143.79 is: 215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.01 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.01 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.01 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 73,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,046.04/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.53

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