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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 510.36 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 510.36 and 147.76 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 510.36 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/510.36 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 510.36 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 75,410.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,410.79/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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