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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 508.89 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 508.89 and 95.76 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 508.89 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/508.89 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 508.89 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 48,729.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,729.79/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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