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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.29 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.29 and 146.45 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.29 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.29 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.29 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 74,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,436.53/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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