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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.50 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.50 and 95.52 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.50 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.50 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.50 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 48,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,571.92/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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