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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 508.14 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 508.14 and 146.25 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 508.14 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/508.14 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 508.14 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 74,315.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,315.48/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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