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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.42, 509.33 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.42, 509.33 and 147.05 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.42 : 509.33 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.42/509.33 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.42x = 509.33 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.42x = 74,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,894.80/339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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