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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 508.70 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 508.70 and 95.64 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 508.70 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/508.70 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 508.70 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 48,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,653.34/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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