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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 509 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 509 and 146.92 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 509 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/509 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 509 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 74,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,782.28/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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