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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 509.37 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 509.37 and 147.28 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 509.37 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/509.37 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 509.37 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 75,020.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,020.01/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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