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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.82, 509.92 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.82, 509.92 and 144.79 is: 217.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.82 : 509.92 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.82/509.92 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.82x = 509.92 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.82x = 73,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,829.68/339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.26

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