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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.93, 508.31 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.93, 508.31 and 143.93 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.93 : 508.31 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.93/508.31 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.93x = 508.31 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.93x = 73,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,159.56/338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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