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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 507.12 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 507.12 and 145.75 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 507.12 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/507.12 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 507.12 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 73,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,912.74/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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