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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 506.64 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 506.64 and 145.25 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 506.64 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/506.64 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 506.64 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 73,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,589.46/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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