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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 509.33 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 509.33 and 96.05 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 509.33 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/509.33 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 509.33 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 48,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,922.66/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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