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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.72, 509.40 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.72, 509.40 and 147.12 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.72 : 509.40 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.72/509.40 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.72x = 509.40 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.72x = 74,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,942.93/339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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