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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 508.07 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 508.07 and 143.86 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 508.07 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/508.07 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 508.07 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 73,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,090.95/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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