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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.96 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.96 and 146.96 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.96 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.96 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.96 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 74,796.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,796.76/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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