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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 507.96 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 507.96 and 146.13 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 507.96 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/507.96 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 507.96 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 74,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,228.19/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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