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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 510.40 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 510.40 and 147.76 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 510.40 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/510.40 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 510.40 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 75,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,416.70/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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