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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.50, 508.97 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.50, 508.97 and 144.50 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.50 : 508.97 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.50/508.97 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.50x = 508.97 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.50x = 73,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,546.17/339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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