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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 508.59 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 508.59 and 146.66 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 508.59 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/508.59 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 508.59 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 74,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,589.81/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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