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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 508.27 and 146.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 508.27 and 146.47 is: 219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 508.27 = 146.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/508.27 = 146.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 508.27 × 146.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 74,446.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,446.31/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.71

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