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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.51, 508.97 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.51, 508.97 and 147.03 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.51 : 508.97 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.51/508.97 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.51x = 508.97 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.51x = 74,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,833.12/339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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