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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 506.93 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 506.93 and 145.59 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 506.93 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/506.93 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 506.93 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 73,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,803.21/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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