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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 508.75 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 508.75 and 144.12 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 508.75 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/508.75 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 508.75 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 73,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,320.14/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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