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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.39 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.39 and 147.84 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.39 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.39 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.39 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 75,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,456.06/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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