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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 508.76 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 508.76 and 146.88 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 508.76 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/508.76 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 508.76 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 74,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,726.67/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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