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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 510.77 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 510.77 and 148 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 510.77 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/510.77 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 510.77 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 75,593.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,593.96/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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