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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 510.09 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 510.09 and 147.66 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 510.09 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/510.09 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 510.09 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 75,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,319.89/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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