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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 507.51 and 145.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 507.51 and 145.85 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 507.51 = 145.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/507.51 = 145.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 507.51 × 145.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 74,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,017.80/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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