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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 510.32 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 510.32 and 147.84 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 510.32 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/510.32 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 510.32 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 75,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,445.71/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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