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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 508.37 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 508.37 and 144.11 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 508.37 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/508.37 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 508.37 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 73,261.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,261.20/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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