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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 508.80 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 508.80 and 144.04 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 508.80 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/508.80 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 508.80 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 73,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,286.83/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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