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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.86, 509.79 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.86, 509.79 and 144.81 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.86 : 509.79 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.86/509.79 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.86x = 509.79 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.86x = 73,822.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,822.69/339.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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