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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 510.60 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 510.60 and 148.07 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 510.60 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/510.60 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 510.60 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 75,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606.37/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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