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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 509.38 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 509.38 and 144.80 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 509.38 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/509.38 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 509.38 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 73,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,756.20/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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