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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 509.49 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 509.49 and 144.86 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 509.49 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/509.49 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 509.49 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 73,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,802.17/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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