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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 509.78 and 145.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 509.78 and 145.05 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 509.78 = 145.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/509.78 = 145.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 509.78 × 145.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 73,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,943.59/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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