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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 509.85 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 509.85 and 96.42 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 509.85 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/509.85 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 509.85 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 49,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,159.74/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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