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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 508.66 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 508.66 and 144.09 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 508.66 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/508.66 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 508.66 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 73,292.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,292.46/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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