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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 507.38 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 507.38 and 146.01 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 507.38 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/507.38 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 507.38 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 74,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,081.82/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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