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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.64, 509.54 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.64, 509.54 and 147.32 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.64 : 509.54 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.64/509.54 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.64x = 509.54 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.64x = 75,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,065.43/339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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