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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 510.15 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 510.15 and 144.95 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 510.15 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/510.15 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 510.15 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 73,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,943.69/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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