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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 510.46 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 510.46 and 147.96 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 510.46 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/510.46 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 510.46 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 75,527.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,527.66/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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