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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.77, 508.35 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.77, 508.35 and 146.39 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.77 : 508.35 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.77/508.35 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.77x = 508.35 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.77x = 74,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,419.18/338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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