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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 507.80 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 507.80 and 146.16 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 507.80 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/507.80 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 507.80 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 74,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,220.41/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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