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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 510.05 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 510.05 and 96.50 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 510.05 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/510.05 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 510.05 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 49,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,220.98/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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