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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 507.30 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 507.30 and 145.70 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 507.30 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/507.30 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 507.30 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 73,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,911.07/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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