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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 510.54 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 510.54 and 147.88 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 510.54 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/510.54 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 510.54 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 75,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,498.66/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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