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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 509.54 and 96.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 509.54 and 96.23 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 509.54 = 96.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/509.54 = 96.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 509.54 × 96.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 49,030.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,030.73/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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