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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 508.65 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 508.65 and 143.94 is: 215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 508.65 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/508.65 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 508.65 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 73,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,215.08/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.95

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