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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.46 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.46 and 144.72 is: 217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.46 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.46 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.46 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 73,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,729.05/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.07

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