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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 507.55 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 507.55 and 146.02 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 507.55 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/507.55 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 507.55 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 74,112.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,112.45/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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