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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 508.44 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 508.44 and 146.45 is: 219.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 508.44 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/508.44 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 508.44 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 74,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,458.50/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.76

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