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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 508.64 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 508.64 and 146.64 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 508.64 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/508.64 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 508.64 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 74,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,586.97/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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