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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.38, 508.80 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.38, 508.80 and 147.14 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.38 : 508.80 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.38/508.80 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.38x = 508.80 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.38x = 74,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,864.83/339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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