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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 507.02 and 145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 507.02 and 145.70 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 507.02 = 145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/507.02 = 145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 507.02 × 145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 73,872.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,872.81/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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