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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 510.12 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 510.12 and 147.72 is: 221.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 510.12 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/510.12 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 510.12 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 75,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,354.93/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.42

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