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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 508.98 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 508.98 and 144.35 is: 216.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 508.98 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/508.98 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 508.98 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 73,471.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,471.99/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.59

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