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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 508.37 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 508.37 and 144.10 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 508.37 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/508.37 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 508.37 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 73,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,256.12/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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