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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 509.88 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 509.88 and 147.36 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 509.88 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/509.88 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 509.88 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 75,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,135.92/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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