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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 508.58 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 508.58 and 144.22 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 508.58 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/508.58 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 508.58 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 73,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,347.41/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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