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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.81, 509.73 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.81, 509.73 and 96.31 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.81 : 509.73 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.81/509.73 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.81x = 509.73 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.81x = 49,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093.25/339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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