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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.98, 508.32 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.98, 508.32 and 143.95 is: 215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.98 : 508.32 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.98/508.32 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.98x = 508.32 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.98x = 73,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,172.66/338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.86

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