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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 509.50 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 509.50 and 147.63 is: 221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 509.50 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/509.50 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 509.50 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 75,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,217.49/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.31

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