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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.95, 509.90 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.95, 509.90 and 144.94 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.95 : 509.90 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.95/509.90 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.95x = 509.90 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.95x = 73,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,904.91/339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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