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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 508.51 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 508.51 and 144.21 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 508.51 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/508.51 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 508.51 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 73,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,331.51/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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