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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 510.12 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 510.12 and 147.44 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 510.12 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/510.12 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 510.12 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 75,212.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,212.09/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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