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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.70, 509.50 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.70, 509.50 and 96.25 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.70 : 509.50 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.70/509.50 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.70x = 509.50 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.70x = 49,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,039.38/339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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