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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 509.60 and 96.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 509.60 and 96.30 is: 144.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 509.60 = 96.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/509.60 = 96.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 509.60 × 96.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 49,074.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,074.48/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.43

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