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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.25, 510.40 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.25, 510.40 and 147.88 is: 221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.25 : 510.40 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.25/510.40 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.25x = 510.40 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.25x = 75,477.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,477.95/340.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.83

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