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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 508.64 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 508.64 and 144.34 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 508.64 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/508.64 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 508.64 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 73,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,415.10/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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