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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.32 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.32 and 146.48 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.32 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.32 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.32 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 74,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,458.71/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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