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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.38 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.38 and 148.02 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.38 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.38 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.38 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 75,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,546.45/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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