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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.05, 508.73 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.05, 508.73 and 144.11 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.05 : 508.73 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.05/508.73 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.05x = 508.73 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.05x = 73,309.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,309.82/339.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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