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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 509.78 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 509.78 and 147.50 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 509.78 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/509.78 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 509.78 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 75,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,192.55/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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