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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.33, 510.68 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.33, 510.68 and 147.97 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.33 : 510.68 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.33/510.68 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.33x = 510.68 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.33x = 75,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,565.32/340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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