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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 508.16 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 508.16 and 144.17 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 508.16 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/508.16 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 508.16 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 73,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,258.17/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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