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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.79, 509.92 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.79, 509.92 and 144.92 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.79 : 509.92 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.79/509.92 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.79x = 509.92 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.79x = 73,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,900.29/339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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