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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.89, 509.83 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.89, 509.83 and 144.86 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.89 : 509.83 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.89/509.83 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.89x = 509.83 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.89x = 73,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,851.06/339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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