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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.08 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.08 and 143.96 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.08 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.08 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.08 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 73,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,140.66/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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