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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.73 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.73 and 145.50 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.73 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.73 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.73 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 73,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,729.22/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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