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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.75, 509.68 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.75, 509.68 and 144.75 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 509.68 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/509.68 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 509.68 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 73,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,773.63/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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