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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 508.80 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 508.80 and 146.72 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 508.80 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/508.80 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 508.80 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 74,651.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,651.14/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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