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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 508.80 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 508.80 and 146.70 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 508.80 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/508.80 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 508.80 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 74,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,640.96/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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