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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.25, 508.88 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.25, 508.88 and 147.01 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.25 : 508.88 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.25/508.88 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.25x = 508.88 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.25x = 74,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,810.45/339.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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