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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 507.90 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 507.90 and 146.28 is: 219.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 507.90 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/507.90 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 507.90 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 74,295.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,295.61/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.39

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