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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 510.05 and 144.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 510.05 and 144.88 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 510.05 = 144.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/510.05 = 144.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 510.05 × 144.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 73,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,896.13/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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