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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 509.04 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 509.04 and 95.88 is: 143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 509.04 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/509.04 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 509.04 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 48,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,808.30/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.83

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