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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.48, 509.21 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.48, 509.21 and 96 is: 144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.48 : 509.21 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.48/509.21 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.48x = 509.21 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.48x = 48,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,884.16/339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.00

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