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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.01, 508.61 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.01, 508.61 and 143.91 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.01 : 508.61 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.01/508.61 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.01x = 508.61 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.01x = 73,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,194.07/339.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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